Stainless steel, bearing, Corten steel, sculpture Edition: 2/6

165 × 64.7 × 64.7 cm. 65 × 25 1/2 × 25 1/2 in.

Titled, dated, numbered and signed in Chinese on neck
EXHIBITED (different editions)
5 Jan – 10 Mar 2019, Transformation - 2019 Liang, Jen Hung's Exhibition, Lotus Art Gallery, Kaohsiung
22 – 25 Oct 2021, ART TAIPEI, InART Space Booth, Taipei

PROVENANCE
Private Collection, Asia

This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Kaohsiung Lotus Art Gallery signed by the artist

Note: Maximum range of rotation 126 cm, static state width 48 cm, static state height 165 cm.

Swinging and Swaying, Feeling the Movement of the Universe
Liang Jen-Hung's Sculptures of Sentiments

“The entire universe is a machine that represents the infinite ways in which the universe works.”

――Liang Jen-Hung

Liang Jen-Hung was born in 1957. In 2002, he graduated with a Master's Degree from the Graduate Institute of Plastic Arts at the Tainan University of the Arts. Liang is known for his innovative conceptualization of combining nature, mechanics, and human affection in his sculptures. His dynamic sculptures feature serene shapes and often embeds a message containing a sense of humor. In 2001, he won the Taipei Award and the Kaohsiung Award. His works have been collected by the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, National Cheng Kung University, Yongtian Art Group, the Marriott Hotel, and is highly sought after by collectors.

Lively and Sedentary, Full of Life and Adored by Many

According to his philosophy, Liang Jen-Hung believes that, “If eternity exists, then it must be in the form of ‘transformation'. Life interacts with time, transforming and ‘interacting' with the externality, generating spark.” Based on his belief, he attempts to incorporate “transformation”, “temperature”, and “interaction” into his work, exploring ways to embody these elements into the coolness of sculptures. He chooses stainless steel as medium, taking advantage of the material's reflective surface to manifest his ideas. His works are created with precise calculations of weight and a laminar flow to form a sculptural body that rotates with gravity. The movement of his works are driven by the kinetic energy of its viewer's movements.The connection between the sculpture and the viewer symbolizes the dialogues between his works and the beholder.Transevolution 16AS1025 is an exemplar of Liang Jen-Hung's interactive sculpture. The work is inspired by his dog Niu Niu and is adapted into a four-legged creature awaiting his playtime. The sculpture is deformed above the neck, resembling a sprouting bean and conveying the creature's vitality. When the work is touched, it would begin to oscillate, making the surrounding air flow and creating a playful serenity filling the viewers' hearts.

Price estimate:
HKD: 300,000 - 500,000
USD: 38,200 - 63,700

Auction Result:
HKD: 540,000